Dozens missing, 5 dead after migrant boat is found drifting near Spain’s Canary Islands
Summary
A boat carrying West African migrants was found drifting near Spain’s Canary Islands, resulting in at least five confirmed deaths and dozens more feared dead. Forty-four survivors, all men from Mali and Senegal, were rescued after being stranded at sea for weeks without enough food or water.Key Facts
- The boat was spotted about 74 miles south of Gran Canaria island by Spain’s Maritime Rescue Service.
- Forty-four men, including some underage, were rescued and taken to safety on the Canary Islands.
- Survivors said they had been at sea for nearly a month after leaving Gambia.
- They suffered from dehydration and illness from drinking seawater.
- More than 100 people were originally on the boat, including women and a baby.
- Five dead bodies were found inside the boat but could not be recovered due to rough sea conditions.
- A migrant rights group estimated that 83 people died during the journey.
- The West African route to the Canary Islands is known to be one of the most dangerous migration paths to Europe.
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